Affordable & Easy Metal Detector for Beginners: Is the GoGonova Right for You?

Affordable & Easy Metal Detector for Beginners: Is the GoGonova Right for You?

Ace Covey
Metal Detectors

Curious about metal detecting but not sure where to start? The GoGonova Metal Detector might be just what you need. Designed for beginners and hobbyists, it’s affordable, easy to use, and packed with essential features—like a waterproof coil and an intuitive LCD display—that make treasure hunting fun for all ages. Want to know if this could be the best beginner metal detector for you? Dive into the full review to see how it stacks up against popular brands and find out if the GoGonova hits the mark for your next adventure!

What Is A Seeded Hunt?

What Is A Seeded Hunt?

Ace Covey

If you are looking to give competitive metal detecting a try, look no further because a seeded hunt is for you! In this post, I cover all the details about a seeded hunt, what you may find by participating in one, and even give a few tips to help you be more successful during your hunt.

5 “Must Have” Essential Tools Needed For Metal Detecting

5 “Must Have” Essential Tools Needed For Metal Detecting

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Accessories

If you are looking to start a new hobby, it can be pretty overwhelming trying to figure out all of the things you will need in order to do it successfully. Metal detecting is no exception and the amount of gear and accessories are limitless. But what if I told you with only 5 essential tools, you’d have everything needed to be a rockstar "detectorist" in the hobby?

How To Use Target ID On A Metal Detector

How To Use Target ID On A Metal Detector

Ace Covey

Are you ready to become a master at identifying targets while metal detecting? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned detectorist, understanding how to decode the signals and clues from your metal detector using your detector’s Target ID feature is an important key in helping you to uncover hidden treasures.

Finding The Perfect Metal Detector For Kids

Finding The Perfect Metal Detector For Kids

Ace Covey
Metal Detectors

Metal detecting can be a fun and exciting hobby for kids, as it allows them to explore the outdoors and potentially discover hidden treasures. But what is the perfect metal detector for a kid? The answer may vary depending on age, experience, and type of environment they’re hunting. In this article, I’ll offer 6 metal detectors that are the best options, perfect for a variety of young treasure hunters.

Yooperlites: How & Where To Find Them

Yooperlites: How & Where To Find Them

Ace Covey
Rockhounds

One of the coolest rocks you could ever find in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is the Yooperlite! In order to find this gem, you'll need a UV light because Yooperlites are nearly impossible to spot with the naked eye. In this article, find out several hotspots to start your search, what equipment to bring along, and when to plan your rockhounding vacation.

Is Metal Detecting Worth It?

Is Metal Detecting Worth It?

Ace Covey

When someone chooses to start a hobby, they usually don’t weigh their options when it comes to the investment needed to begin the hobby versus the monetary return they’ll get from doing the hobby. But metal detecting is an exception when it comes to hobbies and that is because the items you find literally do pay you! So with that in mind, is metal detecting worth it? Find out just how rewarding it can be in this blog post.

Can You Use A Metal Detector In The Water?

Can You Use A Metal Detector In The Water?

Ace Covey

Taking any electronic in to water can be nerve-racking, especially one that you spent hundreds if not thousands of dollars on. So is it safe to take your metal detector in to the water and if so, is there even anything to find below the waves? Find out that answer as well as several suggested metal detectors that may just help you get the job done!

Metal Detecting for Exercise

Metal Detecting for Exercise

Ace Covey

One of the byproducts that is created from the hobby of metal detecting is that it is a fantastic form of exercise for people. Metal detecting is a great form of physical exercise for people of all ages. In this blog post, I also cover additional healthy benefits which can make metal detecting a truly unique and enjoyable hobby.

What Is Magnet Fishing?

What Is Magnet Fishing?

Ace Covey
Interest

If you want to try a relatively new hobby that can yield some pretty interesting treasures and doesn’t cost much in terms of equipment, then magnet fishing may just be for you! Find out everything you need in order to be successful - from places to start magnet fishing to items you may expect to catch on the end of your magnet.

Coin Roll Hunting

Coin Roll Hunting

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Coin roll hunting (CRHing) is a great way to quickly and cheaply add coins that may be missing from your coin collection. Find out about the process of CRHing and improve your odds of finding various, collectable coins such as ones made of silver, special mint marks, mint dates, or even coins with errors stamped on them that can be extremely sought after by collectors.

Do I Need A Pinpointer?

Do I Need A Pinpointer?

Ace Covey

If you are out enjoying the hobby of metal detecting and trying to locate your target that is hidden in the dirt, then having a pinpointer will certainly be a beneficial tool to help aid you with that task and you’ll want to make sure it’s part of your metal detecting arsenal. Not only will a pinpointer help you locate your target, but a pinpointer will also provide several other advantages as well.

Returning Lost Rings

Returning Lost Rings

Ace Covey

All too often, I hear of stories where people are out enjoying a day at the beach or park and inevitably, they lose a precious keepsake such as an engagement, wedding, or class ring. When this happens, who should they turn too? Someone with a metal detector of course!

Things You Can Find Metal Detecting

Things You Can Find Metal Detecting

Ace Covey
Interest

Metal Detecting is a wonderful hobby that opens up a world of adventure which means finding a wide variety of items. See if you can check off some of your own items that I list in this blog post that are both common and not so common, then go out and find what you haven’t checked off!

The Best All-Around Metal Detector

The Best All-Around Metal Detector

Ace Covey
Metal Detectors

Having 14+ years of metal detecting experience, I have learned and experienced a lot about the hobby. Within that time, I have spent the last 10 years searching for more than just treasure. I have been on the hunt for the best all-around metal detector and I can now say I have found it.

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